Even those outside the industry are well aware of how much has been invested in the textile sector in Türkiye over the years from ready-to-wear and fabrics to leather exports, employment rates, and the sector’s critical importance for Türkiye’s future. Major investments, our advanced machinery, skilled workforce, and practical intelligence have all played a crucial role in bringing us to this point.

Over the past few years, I’ve observed a significant transformation in my lifestyle. Especially when it comes to fashion and healthy living, I’ve started to make more conscious and sustainable choices. I’ve embraced a lifestyle closely intertwined with technology, which has made both my personal care and daily routine more efficient and stylish.

In the early years of my fashion journey, I focused on bespoke pieces and limited collections. Back then, my designs were more niche and deeply personal. Over time, especially with the expansion into exports, the collections grew and their stories deepened…

For me, completing my doctoral studies in art (Proficiency in Art) with a fashion show and a thesis presentation both delivered as a
powerful performance marked the beginning of my brand journey…

My design process begins with defining a concept. First, I enter a phase where I reflect on the theme of the collection I want to create. At this stage, my sources of inspiration can vary sometimes it’s the Ottoman Era, sometimes a blooming garden, or even a painter’s collection or a specific artwork…

Shaping the Future of Textiles Through a Circular Economy
The textile industry, unfortunately, ranks as the second most environmentally impactful sector.

Fashion trends and systems are in transition. Today, the word trend is rooted in ecological, economic and social reality, and integrates at high speed technological advances such as artificial intelligence and augmented data management.

The demands of our guests are very important for us. In this sense, we see that there is a serious differentiation in the choice of jewelry. In fact, products that can be used in more daily life, complete every hour of the day and can be installed multiple are requested…

Building a brand is a delicate matter. We have to take every step consciously. We are proud of our many successful designers in Turkey and we follow really happily to have each but they have to invest more in digital.

We already have very talented great designers from Turkey, but also our fashion week is an alternative option that makes our hearts beat. I am so excited in every step of being a part my country’s official fashion week.